Running Wild
Strikniën D.C Lyrics
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Mama said, "For the rest of the week, in your room you gotta stay, yeah!"
Now you feel like the whole world's pickin'[ on you,
But deep down inside, you know it ain't true.
You're in punishment
'cause your mother wants to raise you in the right way, yeah!
But you don't care,
You're on your way, Runaway Child, Running Wild,
Runaway Child Running Wild,
Better go back home where you belong.
Roaming through the city going nowhere fast, you're on your own at last,
Hey! It's gettin' late. Where will you sleep?
You're gettin' kinda hungry, you forgot to bring something to eat.
Oh, lost with no money you start to cry,
But remember, you left home wantin' to be grown, so dry your weeping eyes.
Sirens screamin' down neon lighted streets.
You want your mama.
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run.
Are they looking for you?
You're frightened and confused.
I want my mama.
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run,
but she's much too far away, she can't hear a word you say.
You've heard some frightening news on the radio,
about little boys running away from home,
And the parents don't see them no more.
You wanna stop to hitch a ride, I know,
But your mama told you never trust a stranger
And you don't know which way to go.
Streets are dark and deserted, not a sound nor sign of life.
How you long to hear your mother's voice, 'cause you're lost and alone.
But remember, you made the choice, Runaway Child Running Wild.
You better go back home where you belong,
Oh, Runaway Child Running Wild,
You better go back home where you belong.
You're lost in this great big city,
Go back home where you belong.
Not a familiar face, ain't it a pity,
Go back home where you belong.
Runaway Child, Running Wild,
You better go home where you belong.
The song Running Wild by Strikniën D.C. portrays the story of a rebellious child who decides to run away from home after being punished by their mother. Despite the warnings of the outside world, and feeling like the world is against them, the child is adamant about running away from home. But as they traverse through an unknown world, they realize the challenges and dangers that come with being lost and alone in the city, with no one to turn to for help. They yearn for the comfort of their mother's presence but are too far away to be heard.
The song is a poignant reminder that sometimes the grass is not always greener on the other side and that we should cherish the love and protection our families offer us. It also illustrates the struggles that runaways face and the dangers they expose themselves to while trying to escape their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
You played hookie from school and you can't go out to play, yeah!
Getting punished for skipping school
Mama said, "For the rest of the week, in your room you gotta stay, yeah!"
Being grounded for the week
Now you feel like the whole world's pickin'[ on you,
Feeling like a victim of unfair treatment
But deep down inside, you know it ain't true.
Knowing that it's your fault for breaking the rules
You're in punishment
Punished for bad behavior
'cause your mother wants to raise you in the right way, yeah!
Mother disciplining in order to instill good values
But you don't care,
Not caring about the consequences
'cause you already made up your mind you wanna run away yeah!
Deciding to run away
You're on your way, Runaway Child, Running Wild,
Running away and not looking back
Better go back home where you belong.
The realization to return home
Roaming through the city going nowhere fast, you're on your own at last,
Feeling lost and alone in the city
Hey! It's gettin' late. Where will you sleep?
Worrying about where to sleep for the night
You're gettin' kinda hungry, you forgot to bring something to eat.
Feeling hungry and unprepared
Oh, lost with no money you start to cry,
Being overwhelmed and upset with the situation
But remember, you left home wantin' to be grown, so dry your weeping eyes.
Realizing the consequences of wanting to act grown up
Sirens screamin' down neon lighted streets.
Feeling scared and alone with the city noises
Are they looking for you?
Feeling like being chased
You're frightened and confused.
Being overwhelmed with emotions
I want my mama.
Desperately missing home and mother
But she's much too far away, she can't hear a word you say.
Feeling helpless and far away from home
You've heard some frightening news on the radio,
Hearing about the dangers of being a runaway
about little boys running away from home,
Knowing that others are suffering from this too
And the parents don't see them no more.
Realizing the gravity of leaving home and not returning
You wanna stop to hitch a ride, I know,
Feeling tempted to ask strangers for help
But your mama told you never trust a stranger
Remembering mother's advice about strangers
And you don't know which way to go.
Feeling lost without direction
Streets are dark and deserted, not a sound nor sign of life.
Feeling scared and alone in a spooky environment
How you long to hear your mother's voice, 'cause you're lost and alone.
Craving motherly comfort in the lonely and lost state
You better go back home where you belong,
Recognizing the necessity to return
You're lost in this great big city,
Feeling lost in an unfamiliar, large city
Not a familiar face, ain't it a pity,
Feeling lonely without familiar faces
Runaway Child, Running Wild,
Being a runaway and not knowing what's next
You better go home where you belong.
The ultimate destination being home
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD
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@burtbacharach7946
Probably the best punk ever
@donnchadhgrant5451
I played guitar on this when I was 18
@rebelcounty77
I remember you. From Cork.